Thailand news from Buriram.
A great sporting weekend in prospect with GT Asia at the Chang International Circuit as well as Euro 2016 and the Rugby with a couple of potential classics on Saturday.
Here’s your digest of the week’s news. As ever please let us know your views and what you think is news worthy.
Thailand Aims to Become Sports Tourist Destination – Read More Here.
Thailand’s King Bhumibol marks 70 years on the throne – Read More. BBC
Mother to Baby HIV Transmission – Thailand First in Asia to Eliminate. Read More
Tiger Temple Ramifications. Read more.
Another Speedboat Accident, this time in Phi Phi. Read More.
2016 Ducati 959 Panigale – Ride impression in Buriram
Brit Caught In Walking St Without Visa Is Deported. With an overstay of 106 days he looks likely to banned from Thailand for five years. Read More.
Police Hunting Brit Kidnap Gang In Bangkok. Read More
The pound sterling is hanging in there at 50 Thai baht but there is expected to be some volatility around the upcoming EU referendum. Buy some Bahts now.
With less frequent visa runs now needed, a friend of mine recently complained of his lack of cheap booze usually bought on trips to Cambodia. Well, I’ve always said he was a borderline alcoholic.
If you had no luck on the Derby last week like myself, try this dog race (tip: choose the inside track -furthest from camera).
It’s only a bit of fun, not real gambling which is illegal in Thailand.
Have a great weekend.
BT.